Federal school code
Aid Process
Step-by-step from FAFSA to refund.
GI Bill®
Approved for VA education benefits.
Scholarships
Institutional & partner awards.
Contact the Financial Aid Department for funding and financial advising for your program. After-hours appointments may be scheduled by calling (931) 431-9700 during regular business hours.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): studentaid.gov. The current Student Guide to Financial Aid issued by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) provides information regarding financial aid programs and their requirements.
Title IV Financial Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is an entitlement grant based upon the information provided by the student (and parent, if applicable) on the FAFSA, and the cost of attendance, full or part-time status, and enrollment for a full academic year or less. All applicants are encouraged to apply for the Federal Direct Loans below before applying for private loans.
Direct Subsidized Loan
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (studentaid.gov). The Subsidized Stafford Loan is awarded based on financial need and must be repaid. The federal government pays the interest on this loan until the student enters repayment or during authorized periods of deferment.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
The Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is not awarded based on financial need and must be repaid. Interest is charged from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. If the interest is allowed to accumulate, it will be capitalized (added to the principal), with additional interest based upon the higher amount.
PLUS Loan
PLUS loans enable parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the education expenses of each child who is a dependent undergraduate student enrolled at least half time. PLUS loans must be repaid, generally beginning within 60 days after the final loan disbursement for the period of enrollment.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)
TSAC administers the Tennessee State Grant Program to Tennessee students attending Tennessee schools. Eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA. Grants are awarded based on financial need and cost of attendance.
NCI’s most recent 3-year Cohort Default Rate is “0” as of 08/05/2023. NLDS lists NCI’s 2020 3-year Cohort Default Rate as 3.8.
Military & Veterans
Veterans Benefits: NCI is an approved post-secondary education school for veterans’ benefits including Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606 (Montgomery G.I. Bill®), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation), Chapter 32 (Post-Vietnam Era), Chapter 33 (Post 9/11), Chapter 34, Chapter 35 (Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance) and Chapter 1607 (REAP). Veterans benefits details.
Tuition Assistance (TA): Active-duty personnel need to visit their local Education Center, ESO, military counselor or Service for advisement and approval prior to enrolling in any course. Our Admissions department is available to assist you through the TA process. Tuition Assistance details.
More Information
Scholarships: NCI offers various institutional scholarships. Contact the Financial Aid office for assistance with the scholarship application process.
Net Price Calculator: estimate what similar first-time, full-time students paid to attend after grants and scholarship aid. Department of Education Net Price Calculator.
Unlawful Substances: The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (PL 100-690) mandates that students receiving Pell Grants comply with certain requirements. Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 authorizes Federal and State judges to deny certain Federal benefits (including Title IV student financial assistance) to individuals convicted of drug trafficking or possession of a controlled substance.
Title IX: see Title IX Compliance Information. CARES Act: see CARES Act eligibility and federal reporting.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.